The Moto Run

The Moto Run is an Uncharted Spirits Limited Series that follows the stories and challenges we face on our expedition to buy and ride motorcycles from Mongolia to Kazakhstan before time runs out.

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The Moto Run Episode 1: Arrival

Our expedition begins with last-minute preparations in Los Angeles before flying into Ulaanbaatar. We immediately run into issues buying motorcycles – the first of many.

The Moto Run Episode 2: Go Time!

We spend the better part of 3 days hustling to get license plates at the Mongolian DMV with our fixer, Dougie. We make the poor decision to leave Ulaanbaatar wayyy too late in the day, which makes for a sketchy first ride.

The Moto Run Episode 3: The Clock Is Running

Our first full day of off-road riding is met with heavy rain, getting a bit lost, and the strong realization that we can’t go as fast as we planned.

The Moto Run Episode 4: The Death Cloud

Already several days behind schedule, we encounter more foreboding weather and a muddy, slow-going havoc out on the steppe.

The Moto Run Episode 5: Plan F

We finally catch a break in the weather and decide to change course to try and make up lost time. We reach the city of Murun, where we attempt Plan B (or maybe Plan C or D at this point)… which is try and get into Russia early and sneak our motorcycles on a train.

The Moto Run Episode 6: Tetris & Tires

The plan to cross into Russia early and take a train turns out to be impossible, so we hire a stranger and his truck to drive us all the way over to the town of Ulgii. The rough, two-day journey has its own set of issues.

The Moto Run Episode 7: Border Patrol

The unmistakable feeling that the trip might end early (and on Jake’s birthday) washes over us as we struggle to get through Mongolian customs… where we don’t have the correct paperwork and no one speaks English. Will an unlikely new friend help us get through?

The Moto Run Episode 8: The Altai Republic

After 2 days of border troubles, we finally make it into Russia and are handsomely rewarded with the most incredible ride of our lives through the Altai Republic mountains. Our lowest low is greeted by one of our highest highs.

The Moto Run Episode 9: When In Russia

We have to pass through the Russian portion of our trip (way too) quickly due to the many motorcycle, visa, and border issues we faced along the way, but we make the most of it! We spend time with our new friends, Max and Elena, partake in a traditional Russian banya experience, drink moonshine by a lake, and carry on toward Kazakhstan.

The Moto Run Episode 10: Embrace The Unknown

We reach our final destination and a new friend helps us find forever homes for our motorcycles. Emotions get the best of us as the expedition comes to an end.

Chapter 1

One Day Away

Jake and Chad set up Supply Run, JD arrives at LAX, the team packs, plans, and prepares to depart on the mission.

Chapter 2

It's All New To Me

Chad, Jake, and JD arrive in Kathmandu, get their bearings, and start with first supplies on the list.

Chapter 3

What Can I Do In My Life?

Chad, Jake, and JD meet Shambu for the first time and to learn more about his life and his family. The team struggles to understand how to help Shambu the best. Chad learns how Supply Run will personally help him heal.

Chapter 4

Spirit Of The Uncharted

Chad, Jake, and JD take a sketchy flight to an airstrip and then a 5-6 hour jeep ride to Shambu's family's "surviving farm". The team connects with Shambu's family and determines a possible solution.

Chapter 5

More Than Just Our Little World

Chad, Jake, and JD jeep all the way back to Kathmandu and finally cross into India. They struggle to get train tickets in Kolkata while also deciding to stop in Lucknow for second side quest (or side mission).

Chapter 6

A Lot To Do, A Little Time

Chad, Jake, and JD have a teem meeting to figure out what needs to get done (and quickly!). JD takes over the task to find and acquire the yak cheese machine.

Chapter 7

Think Like Water

Chad, Jake, and JD feel the pinch of time as they attempt acquire help in order to collect the remaining large supplies - as well as transportation to Sural Bhatori. Patience is tested.

Chapter 8

Hurrying Up To Wait

Chad, Jake, and JD continue to press deadlines with Vicky (the local fixer). They work on acquiring the handloom and the solar water heater before departing from the Kullu / Manali area.

Chapter 9

The Final Push

Jake becomes too sick to continue, so Chad and JD split up and push on without Jake. After 24 hours of rest, Jake determines if he will attempt to go and find the team in Sural Bhatori. We meet Biru and the community in Sural Bhatori for the first time.

Chapter 10

No Sugar

Chad, Jake, and JD present the the supplies remaining supply items. Jake and JD attempt to acquire a yak. The team reflects on the journey.

Santa Monica Webfest Selection Edit

This special hybrid episode was made for the Santa Monica Webfest. The Moto Run was a short form content selection and aired at the festival on June 7, 2020.

Premiere Testimonial Video #4

Guests at the Ventura, California premiere of Supply Run: Himalayas share their thoughts!

Premiere Testimonial Video #3

Guests at the Ventura, California premiere of Supply Run: Himalayas share their thoughts!

Premiere Testimonial Video #2

Guests at the Ventura, California premiere of Supply Run: Himalayas share their thoughts!

Premiere Testimonial Video #1

Guests at the Ventura, California premiere of Supply Run: Himalayas share their thoughts!

Thank you to our supporters

Supply Run: Himalayas is an incredibly challenging and ambitious project. We could not have completed it without the support of so many individual backers.

Thank you from the entire team,
Jake, Chad, JD, & Dave

A.B. Martie

John and Pam

Sylvia Marina Martinez

Bailey B.

Clementine Rutledge

Gray & Callie P.

Olivia Lederer

Colin Schur

Matt Quintero

Cathleen Chamberlain

Alecia Latini

Eric Peck

Johnathan Snyder

Shirley Swagerty

Emil Shour

Tanja Barco

Emmanuel Eleyae

Erik Cooper

Cara Nikolajski

Katie Carroll

George goodrich

Jonny & Maria

Paul Rowe

Dennys Antunish

Katie Falkenberg

Jarrod Paz

David Steinberg

Michelle Snyder

Amie Baker

Dan Lake

Joey Snyder

Alex Bernot

Elizabeth Romero

Monica Ballardin

Penn State Football Podcast

Jenny Sullivan

Tina

Dan Smith

Marguerite

Nate Cyphert

Megan Warren Moore

Mike Peck

Grace Heffernan

Julia Connell

William Mercer

Seth Taylor

Matt Knepper

Neel Parekh

Giovanni Lauricella

Jill Carson

Rebecca McLeod

Melissa Calderone

Mikaela Grace

Kristin White

Dominik Ermel

Anthony Fox

Tristan Ruml

Jack Jamison

Carlin Metzger

Jeffrey, Angie, Xavier, & Xylah Snyder

Rebecca Bernson

Nick Bakken

Uncle Jerry & Aunt Sandy

Erin Bonin

Derek P.

Steve Cook

Jade & Seth Cahill

The Jungjohanns

Kelly Turk

Jim Joe Farrant

Lexi Scott

Ryan Hardie

Emily Brobeck

Tammy Tran

Barb Hipsman

Adam Dole

Greg Burroughs

Zoe Mazur

Becky & Alek Edwards

John Marotta, Jr.

Andrew Fine

Jenn Bell

Angie Snyder

Mikey Minnaugh

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Ryan McKeon

Carleeta Soltis

Suzie & Joe Nawikas

Chuck Marcouiller

The Grootegoed's

Kristoffer Quiaoit

Ting Sutana

Crystal & Carl Strickler

Cobi Emery

Rachel levy

Lorrie Taylor

Susie Perry

Jennifer Smith

Janet Weaver

Carson McComas

Tiffany Palazzini

Beth Brice

Scarlet & Grover S.

Simon Messerly

Jeanise Upshaw

Renee Volchko

Annie Taylor

Logan Akamatsu

Laura Rosche

Craig Moravec

Patrick Stoffer

Tiffany J. Conner

Andrew Huber & Lauren Cook

Katrina & Kevin Peck

Nathalie Belgium

Bassel Almadani

Ella Pegors

Eileen Brinker

Sully Walker

Devon Brady

Lee Marshall

Paul Davis

Eryn Crews

Heather Boyle

Tom & Renata Hundley

Lynn Dunn

Shelby Elyse Taylor

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We also want to thank our brand sponsors. We only felt completely prepared and safe thanks to their support.

The Moto Run is an Uncharted Spirits Limited Series that follows the stories and challenges we face on our expedition to buy and ride motorcycles from Mongolia to Kazakhstan before time runs out.

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